Toula Drimonis
@mtltoula.bsky.social
“The possibilities for disgrace are enormous.” - Leonard Cohen on creating art.
Writer, journalist, opinion columnist, flâneuse.
Writer, journalist, opinion columnist, flâneuse.
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A $1,000 increase in food bills is projected for Quebec families in 2026 as grocery chains make $4.3-billion in profits.
Food inflation in Quebec has reached a two-year high
Food inflation in Quebec has reached a two-year high, with grocery prices up 4.7% over the past year as chains make $4.3-billion in profits.
cultmtl.com
January 5, 2026 at 4:57 PM
A $1,000 increase in food bills is projected for Quebec families in 2026 as grocery chains make $4.3-billion in profits.
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Montreal Children's Hospital warns of possible measles exposure in its ER on Jan. 1 montrealgazette.com/news/local-n...
January 6, 2026 at 8:15 PM
Montreal Children's Hospital warns of possible measles exposure in its ER on Jan. 1 montrealgazette.com/news/local-n...
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Les Européens dirigeront l’effort, avec l’aide d’autres pays tels que le Canada et l’Australie.
Le Canada cosigne un pacte visant à sécuriser l’Ukraine
www.ledevoir.com
January 6, 2026 at 8:04 PM
Les Européens dirigeront l’effort, avec l’aide d’autres pays tels que le Canada et l’Australie.
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Les enfants qui ont été exposés à la covid lors de la gestation peuvent avoir des retards sur le développement du cerveau, la cognition et la santé émotionnelle.
52 % des enfants ont maintenant des retards à deux ans comparativement à 14 % avant la pandémie.
52 % des enfants ont maintenant des retards à deux ans comparativement à 14 % avant la pandémie.
A new study suggests babies exposed to COVID in the womb may have impacts on brain development, cognition, and emotional health.
Researchers found brain changes and a higher risk of delays, with 52% at high risk by age 2 compared with 14% of children born before the pandemic.
Researchers found brain changes and a higher risk of delays, with 52% at high risk by age 2 compared with 14% of children born before the pandemic.
In utero COVID exposure linked to brain changes, developmental delays, anxiety, and depression
www.cidrap.umn.edu
January 6, 2026 at 12:08 AM
Les enfants qui ont été exposés à la covid lors de la gestation peuvent avoir des retards sur le développement du cerveau, la cognition et la santé émotionnelle.
52 % des enfants ont maintenant des retards à deux ans comparativement à 14 % avant la pandémie.
52 % des enfants ont maintenant des retards à deux ans comparativement à 14 % avant la pandémie.
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L’intervention de Trump pourrait influencer d’autres puissances militaires à élargir leur emprise, selon des experts.
L’ordre mondial bousculé après l’intervention des États-Unis au Venezuela
www.ledevoir.com
January 6, 2026 at 2:03 AM
L’intervention de Trump pourrait influencer d’autres puissances militaires à élargir leur emprise, selon des experts.
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Le regard de notre caricaturiste Godin sur l'actualité du 6 janvier 2026 👉https://bit.ly/4jrpW4V
January 6, 2026 at 12:33 PM
Le regard de notre caricaturiste Godin sur l'actualité du 6 janvier 2026 👉https://bit.ly/4jrpW4V
I hoped she would make it. I remember thinking we were potentially starting the year with a femicide. Sadly, she didn’t. She’ll be the first of many in 2026. Violence against women is such a scourge.
Woman pushed from balcony dies of injuries, becomes Montreal's first homicide of 2026 montrealgazette.com/news/crime/w...
January 6, 2026 at 2:15 PM
I hoped she would make it. I remember thinking we were potentially starting the year with a femicide. Sadly, she didn’t. She’ll be the first of many in 2026. Violence against women is such a scourge.
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Todd: Labour of love — 40 years and counting of Gazette memories montrealgazette.com/sports/hocke...
January 6, 2026 at 1:15 PM
Todd: Labour of love — 40 years and counting of Gazette memories montrealgazette.com/sports/hocke...
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What are your hopes for the new year ahead ?
Pulitzer Prize winning author Colson Whitehead, one year ago :
« I have no hopes for 2025. Humanity is disappointing. We killed the Earth. Villains triumph and the innocents suffer. I imagine these trends will continue. »
Pulitzer Prize winning author Colson Whitehead, one year ago :
« I have no hopes for 2025. Humanity is disappointing. We killed the Earth. Villains triumph and the innocents suffer. I imagine these trends will continue. »
January 4, 2026 at 6:22 PM
What are your hopes for the new year ahead ?
Pulitzer Prize winning author Colson Whitehead, one year ago :
« I have no hopes for 2025. Humanity is disappointing. We killed the Earth. Villains triumph and the innocents suffer. I imagine these trends will continue. »
Pulitzer Prize winning author Colson Whitehead, one year ago :
« I have no hopes for 2025. Humanity is disappointing. We killed the Earth. Villains triumph and the innocents suffer. I imagine these trends will continue. »
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Zelensky on Venezuela:
“About Venezuela? How should I respond to that? Well, what can I say? If… If it is possible to act with dictators like this, it means the United States knows what to do next. Thank you”
Omg I love it.
“About Venezuela? How should I respond to that? Well, what can I say? If… If it is possible to act with dictators like this, it means the United States knows what to do next. Thank you”
Omg I love it.
January 4, 2026 at 1:32 AM
Zelensky on Venezuela:
“About Venezuela? How should I respond to that? Well, what can I say? If… If it is possible to act with dictators like this, it means the United States knows what to do next. Thank you”
Omg I love it.
“About Venezuela? How should I respond to that? Well, what can I say? If… If it is possible to act with dictators like this, it means the United States knows what to do next. Thank you”
Omg I love it.
Americans should have known when their ‘President of Peace’ gave himself a War Department. No Congressional approval, nothing… Trump has turned the US into a lawless rogue state.
In unrelated news, I’m sure, Venezuela has the largest oil reserves in the world, far ahead of Saudi Arabia and Canada.
In unrelated news, I’m sure, Venezuela has the largest oil reserves in the world, far ahead of Saudi Arabia and Canada.
January 3, 2026 at 2:24 PM
Americans should have known when their ‘President of Peace’ gave himself a War Department. No Congressional approval, nothing… Trump has turned the US into a lawless rogue state.
In unrelated news, I’m sure, Venezuela has the largest oil reserves in the world, far ahead of Saudi Arabia and Canada.
In unrelated news, I’m sure, Venezuela has the largest oil reserves in the world, far ahead of Saudi Arabia and Canada.
This is insanity.
BREAKING: The United States appears to have begun bombing Venezuela. Massive airstrikes are underway. War is here.
January 3, 2026 at 1:35 PM
This is insanity.
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Marco Rubio is reportedly saying Maduro will stand trial in US courts.
Which means it’s now the US administration’s position that US courts can hold foreign presidents, but not the US president, accountable for crimes.
Which means it’s now the US administration’s position that US courts can hold foreign presidents, but not the US president, accountable for crimes.
January 3, 2026 at 10:52 AM
Marco Rubio is reportedly saying Maduro will stand trial in US courts.
Which means it’s now the US administration’s position that US courts can hold foreign presidents, but not the US president, accountable for crimes.
Which means it’s now the US administration’s position that US courts can hold foreign presidents, but not the US president, accountable for crimes.
Taken on one of my recent walks. So Montreal.
January 2, 2026 at 10:18 PM
Taken on one of my recent walks. So Montreal.
Couldn’t agree more.
Quand l’espoir vient des citoyens www.lapresse.ca/dialogue/chr...
Quand l’espoir vient des citoyens www.lapresse.ca/dialogue/chr...
Grande entrevue avec Gérard Bouchard | Quand l’espoir vient des citoyens
Très critique du gouvernement du Québec, qu’il accuse carrément de miner notre vivre-ensemble, Gérard Bouchard trouve l’espoir du côté des citoyens plutôt que des politiciens par les temps qui courent...
www.lapresse.ca
January 2, 2026 at 4:40 PM
Couldn’t agree more.
Quand l’espoir vient des citoyens www.lapresse.ca/dialogue/chr...
Quand l’espoir vient des citoyens www.lapresse.ca/dialogue/chr...
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In Canada, women are free to decide when pregnant. Parents are also going to have support after birth. This is the real definition of Pro life. And it's definitly Woke.
January 2, 2026 at 2:26 AM
In Canada, women are free to decide when pregnant. Parents are also going to have support after birth. This is the real definition of Pro life. And it's definitly Woke.
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Let's make 2026 a great one ⚡♥️
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Let's make 2026 a great one ⚡♥️
January 1, 2026 at 6:07 PM
Happy New Year Montreal!
Thanks to our amazing readers, writers and clients for your support.
Let's make 2026 a great one ⚡♥️
Thanks to our amazing readers, writers and clients for your support.
Let's make 2026 a great one ⚡♥️
Bonne Année!
Happy New Year!
Καλή Χρονιά!
🎉🎊🥳
Happy New Year!
Καλή Χρονιά!
🎉🎊🥳
January 1, 2026 at 4:13 PM
Bonne Année!
Happy New Year!
Καλή Χρονιά!
🎉🎊🥳
Happy New Year!
Καλή Χρονιά!
🎉🎊🥳
To my knowledge, the only other countries that have banned internationally respected Doctors Without Borders, have been Russia and Libya. Not exactly the best of company to keep.
Israel says it will suspend several humanitarian groups, including Doctors Without Borders, in 2026 for failing its new vetting rules for groups working in Gaza. Some international organizations have said that Israel’s rules are arbitrary and could endanger staff.
Israel says it will halt operations of several humanitarian organizations in Gaza starting in 2026
Israel says it will suspend several humanitarian organizations, including Doctors Without Borders, for failing to meet its new rules to vet international organizations working in Gaza.
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December 31, 2025 at 1:13 PM
To my knowledge, the only other countries that have banned internationally respected Doctors Without Borders, have been Russia and Libya. Not exactly the best of company to keep.